Pitching to an Editor or Agent?
Step 1 -- Prepare Complete the manuscript. Have it ready to submit. Have the right mindset, try not to think this one pitch are“ the big chance." It’s one conversation, there will be more. Do your research. Be sure that person wants what you have, the more specific the better. www.publishersmarketplace is a great place for information. Prepare 3 index cards. 3 One for the story-line, one for characters,and one for your questions. Step 2 – Get started Arrive early; don’t drink too much coffee/sugar/alcohol. Dress professionally; leave your giant, overstuffed conference tote bags with the check-in desk Step 3 – Be at ease Introduce yourself, shake hands, and make eye contact. Be pleasant, enthusiastic and lively. Step 4 – Throw the pitch Keep the story-line focused and short, then tell about the characters, then how your work stands out (theme, characters, hook?) Read from the index cards if you must. Pitch one book, two at the most. Offer ...